CSK vs LSG, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details

Modified Apr 02, 2023 15:55 IST

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will square off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host this contest on Monday, April 3.

The Super Kings didn’t have the best of starts to the competition. They faced the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the opening game of IPL 2023 and suffered a loss. They will be playing at home for the first time in a while and will be hoping to bounce back.

After being asked to bat first, CSK posted 178 runs on the board, thanks to a brilliant knock of 92 from Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rajvardhan Hangargekar picked up three wickets on his IPL debut but the other bowlers failed to step up as the Titans chased down the total in the last over to win the game by five wickets.

The Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, got off to a perfect start in IPL 2023. KL Rahul and Co. defeated the Delhi Capitals comprehensively in their first game. It was a solid all-round performance from them and they will hope to repeat it on Monday.

Kyle Mayers scored a blazing 73 off 38 balls at the top of the order to power the Super Giants to 193/6 in their 20 overs. Mark Wood, with his sheer pace, blew away the Capitals, picking up a five-wicket haul to help his side restrict the Capitals to 143/9 and secure a win by 50 runs.

Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Details

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 6, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023

Date and Time: April 3, 2023, Monday, 07.30 pm IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Pitch Report

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is a spin-friendly track. The ball tends to grip off the surface and the spinners will play a major role while bowling at this venue. Run-scoring becomes easier once the batters get their eye on it.

Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Weather Forecast

The temperature in Chennai is expected to hover between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius. It will stay humid throughout the day.

Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Probable XIs

Chennai Super Kings

Expect them to back their players and field the same XI on Monday.

Probable XI

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

Lucknow Super Giants

Don’t expect them to tinker with the winning combination.

Probable XI

KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Mark Wood, Jaydev Unadkat, Ravi Bishnoi, and Avesh Khan.

Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Prediction

Both sides have had contrasting starts to the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League. The Super Kings will have to fire in unison to challenge the high-flying Super Giants on Monday.

The Lucknow Super Giants have the winning momentum behind them and expect them to carry it forward in the next IPL game.

Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to win this encounter.